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HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution. I think everybody in Scotland sees the results for what they are, everybody sees democracy in action in Scotland, and everybody sees…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationIf the Secretary of State wants to speak about opportunities for young people, why will this Government not give the young people of these four nations the opportunity to have…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn this holy day of Eid, a day of salvation for Muslims across the world, many people, including in my own constituency, are watching with horror as an abhorrent humanitarian…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double) in this important Queen’s Speech debate. A brighter future for the next generation—what better…13 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsThe Secretary of State said in his statement that Ballymurphy should not have happened, and of course we all agree, but it did happen; and it happened again six months later, in…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationI thank the Minister for his contribution. It is worth noting that the SNP winning 62 first-past-the-post constituency seats is comparable to one of the UK parties—the…13 May 2021HANSARD Government Support for IndiaOnly last week I stood here and questioned this Tory Government’s obscene betrayal of those in need by cutting the foreign aid budget. This week we have perhaps seen the direct…28 Apr 2021HANSARDSupport for Asylum SeekersIt is a pleasure to work under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I commend the hon. Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark (Neil Coyle) for securing this debate at this important…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportUnderpinning all the past commemoration decisions were the entrenched prejudices and rampant racism of imperial attitudes. We know that the empire is over, but those attitudes…22 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Aid: Effect of ReductionsWhat assessment he has made of the potential effect of reductions in the UK aid budget on the UK’s humanitarian work overseas.20 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Aid: Effect of ReductionsI thank the Minister for that answer. While every other G7 member state has responded to the pandemic by increasing aid, the UK Government are out there alone in choosing to cut…20 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern IrelandThe abdication of any responsibility for the scenes that we have seen on the streets of Northern Ireland by this Government and this Secretary of State is shameful. The Prime…13 Apr 2021HANSARDScottish Independence ReferendumI am delighted to take part in the debate under your stewardship, Ms Nokes. In reality, many people could accept being part of the UK; having our rights and privileges as EU…22 Mar 2021HANSARD World Social Work DayIt is a privilege for all elected Members here today to have the opportunity to voice our thanks and gratitude to social workers and care workers across the nations of the UK, and…18 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI am not here to debate whether we can have a referendum; that will not be decided in this place. Today, I am focused on sharing a positive vision of an independent Scotland. The…17 Mar 2021HANSARDArmy PersonnelWhat recent estimate he has made of the number of personnel serving in the Army.15 Mar 2021HANSARDArmy PersonnelI thank the Minister for that answer. For years, the Ministry of Defence has staggered from one recruitment crisis to another as it has struggled and failed to meet its personnel…15 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe Chancellor’s announcement last week about an extension to the universal credit uplift is of course welcome. However, not committing to a permanent extension or offering…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Entertainment SectorsIt has been estimated that as much as 60% of some towns’ economic output comes directly from the night-time industry. The findings from a recent inquiry by the all-party…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapScientific research from leading Scottish universities has today shown substantial reductions in serious covid-19 hospital admissions following the administration of the first…22 Feb 2021